{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Augusta Independent School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10349203,"projectId":10148401,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the Augusta Independent Schools Athletic Department, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of batteries and office supplies. Your kindness and willingness to support our school community are deeply appreciated, and your contribution will have a meaningful impact on the daily operations of our athletic program.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided are essential items that often go unnoticed but play a critical role in helping us maintain an organized, efficient, and productive environment. Batteries are used in numerous pieces of equipment that support our athletic events, activities, and communication needs. Likewise, office supplies help us manage schedules, records, correspondence, event planning, and the countless administrative tasks that are necessary to keep our programs running smoothly. Your donation helps ensure that our staff can focus on supporting students and athletes rather than worrying about limited resources.\r\n\r\nAt Augusta Independent Schools, we are committed to providing our students with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed both academically and athletically. Achieving that mission requires the support of caring individuals and organizations who recognize the importance of investing in education and youth development. Your generosity demonstrates a commitment to our students and a belief in the value of what we strive to accomplish each day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of donations such as yours extends far beyond the supplies themselves. By helping meet our operational needs, you allow us to direct more of our time, energy, and available resources toward creating positive experiences for students. Whether they are participating in athletics, developing leadership skills, learning teamwork, or representing our school with pride, our students benefit from the support of community partners like you.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution serves as a reminder that we are fortunate to be part of a community that cares about the success and well-being of young people. Acts of generosity inspire others to give, encourage a spirit of partnership, and strengthen the connections that help schools thrive. We are grateful not only for the supplies you provided but also for the encouragement and confidence your donation represents.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your gift is valued and will be used responsibly to support the ongoing needs of our athletic department and school community. We are honored by your support and thankful for your willingness to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donation of batteries and office supplies. Your kindness and support help us continue our mission of serving students, promoting excellence, and building a positive future for those entrusted to our care. We sincerely appreciate your generosity and look forward to the opportunity to continue strengthening our partnership with dedicated supporters like you.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation and gratitude,\r\n\r\nJason Hinson\r\n Athletic Director\r\n Augusta Independent Schools","fullyFundedDate":1773936414569,"projectUrl":"project/fun-schoolspirited/10148401/","projectTitle":"Fun & School‑Spirited","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349203"},{"teacherId":10349203,"projectId":10527705,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our student-athletes, coaches, and Augusta Independent Schools, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nThe impact your donation has made on our team and school has been tremendous. Thanks to your generosity, we now have new computer monitors that allow our coaches and student-athletes to watch and analyze game film more effectively. Our players are able to review film throughout the school day in our office, creating additional opportunities for learning, growth, and development both on and off the court.\r\n\r\nWe have also been able to utilize the new basketballs in our high school and middle school practices. These resources have enhanced our daily training and have benefited athletes across multiple grade levels. This project has truly provided school-wide benefits and has positively impacted many of our students.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to invest in our students means more than words can express. The opportunities and resources you have provided help us continue building successful programs while creating meaningful experiences for our student-athletes.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting our school. We are incredibly grateful for all that you have done.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nCoach Jason Hinson\r\n Head Boys Basketball Coach\r\n Augusta Independent Schools","fullyFundedDate":1787517147218,"projectUrl":"project/this-will-help-with-basketball-practice/10527705/","projectTitle":"This Will Help with Basketball Practice and Watching Film.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349203"},{"teacherId":10349203,"projectId":10169504,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of Augusta's baseball, softball, and Little League programs, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations toward our concession stand improvements.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a tremendous impact on our programs. The addition of the larger fryer, along with the many other essential items needed to operate a successful concession stand, has greatly enhanced our ability to serve our athletes, families, and fans. These improvements help us provide a better experience for everyone who attends our games and events.\r\n\r\nThe concession stand is an important part of supporting our athletic programs, and your generosity has helped make it more efficient and effective. Your contributions will benefit countless players, families, and community members for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and our community. Thank you for your kindness, support, and commitment to helping our programs succeed.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nJason Hinson\r\n Athletic Director\r\n Augusta Independent Schools","fullyFundedDate":1774993979022,"projectUrl":"project/game-day-concessions-matter/10169504/","projectTitle":"Game Day Concessions Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349203"},{"teacherId":7194511,"projectId":10520754,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting our school nursing office! As a school nurse, I never quite know what each day will bring. From scraped knees and bloody noses to headaches, stomachaches, and playground injuries, students come through my door needing all kinds of care. Thanks to your generosity, I have the everyday supplies I need to take care of them and, whenever possible, get them feeling better and back to class. Sometimes a bandage, an ice pack, and a little reassurance are all it takes to turn a student's day around.\r\n\r\nYour support also helped us replace the batteries in our AEDs. These are items I sincerely hope we never need to use, but in an emergency, our equipment has to work when every second matters. Maintaining our AEDs is an important part of protecting not only our students, but also our staff, families, and visitors. Knowing this lifesaving equipment is maintained gives me valuable peace of mind as our school nurse.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of our school nursing office and helping me care for our students. Your donation supports both the everyday bumps and bruises and our ability to respond to a serious emergency. These may not be the most exciting school supplies, but they make a meaningful difference in the health and safety of our school community. From one very grateful school nurse and all the students who will benefit from your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1787225345040,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-students-safe-and-healthy-n/10520754/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Students Safe and Healthy: Nursing Office Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holleran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7194511"},{"teacherId":9337950,"projectId":10105071,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to the students of the youth baseball team. They really enjoyed all the baseball supplies that they used throughout the year and season. We have an indoor facility that we will be using this winter, so they are still able to practice throughout the colder months and be ready come next spring. They were so excited when they opened the boxes and saw all the goodies, they got to work with and get better. Thank you again for your support and the teams love of baseball.","fullyFundedDate":1773936414686,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-baseball/10105071/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Baseball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sticklen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337950"},{"teacherId":10173117,"projectId":10250415,"letterContent":"Receiving new books at appropriate middle school reading levels has made a meaningful difference in my English classroom. Having a classroom library filled with engaging, accessible books has given my students more opportunities to read books that match their interests and current reading abilities. For many of my students, finding a book they actually want to read can be challenging. Providing a wider variety of choices has helped remove that barrier and encouraged more students to see reading as something they can enjoy rather than simply an assignment.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noticeable impacts has been increased student engagement. When students are able to choose books that interest them, they are more likely to become invested in what they are reading. Students have been able to explore different genres, topics, characters, and perspectives while developing their individual reading preferences. The new books have also given students opportunities to recommend books to one another and talk about what they are reading, helping create a stronger reading community within the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe books have also allowed me to provide more individualized support for my students. Middle school classrooms include readers with a wide range of abilities, and having books at different reading levels allows me to better meet those needs. Students who struggle with reading can select books that are accessible enough for them to experience success, while stronger readers can challenge themselves with more complex texts. This flexibility has helped me encourage students to read at an appropriate level without making them feel singled out because of their reading ability.\r\n\r\nThe new books have strengthened our independent reading routines as well. Students now have a greater selection of books to choose from when we have dedicated reading time. Regular independent reading gives students opportunities to practice reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and stamina in a meaningful context. It also gives students time to simply experience what it is like to become absorbed in a book.\r\n\r\nThese books have provided opportunities for learning beyond reading skills. Through literature, students encounter different cultures, experiences, viewpoints, conflicts, and challenges. Reading helps students develop empathy and understand perspectives that may be different from their own. We are able to use these books as starting points for classroom conversations, writing activities, character analysis, and connections to our own lives and the world around us.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having these books has also expanded the possibilities for my instruction. I can use them for independent reading, book projects, literature circles, small-group instruction, partner discussions, and writing assignments. Instead of having students repeatedly choose from the same limited selection, I now have a growing classroom library that can serve many different students and interests.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these books have helped me create a classroom where reading is visible, accessible, and valued. Every new book added to our library represents another opportunity for a student to discover a story, find a character they connect with, learn something new, or develop a love of reading. I am grateful for the support that has helped provide my middle school students with books they can successfully read, enjoy, and learn from. These books will continue to impact not only my current students but also the many students who will enter my classroom in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1780489229038,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-writers-and-creators/10250415/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, Writers, and Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Habermehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755411579208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173117"},{"teacherId":10173117,"projectId":10264049,"letterContent":"Receiving art supplies for my middle school humanities class has had a wonderful impact on my students' learning and engagement. Humanities gives students the opportunity to explore history, culture, literature, art, and the many ways people express ideas and understand the world. Having access to actual art materials has allowed my students to experience these subjects in a much more hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these materials, opportunities for students to create art were often limited by the supplies available in the classroom. The new art supplies have allowed us to move beyond simply reading about artists, cultures, historical events, and artistic movements. Students can now create their own artwork, experiment with different techniques, and demonstrate their understanding through creative projects. This has given students another way to show what they know, particularly for students who may not always feel confident expressing their understanding through traditional written assignments.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have also increased student engagement. Middle school students benefit from opportunities to move, create, collaborate, and make choices about their work. Art activities have given students something they can be proud of while also encouraging them to take risks and think creatively. Students have become more willing to participate when they know they will have an opportunity to create something of their own.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped me make stronger connections between our academic content and real-world experiences. Students can study a culture or historical period and then create artwork inspired by what they have learned. They can examine how artists communicate ideas and emotions and then apply those techniques to their own creations. These projects encourage students to look at humanities from multiple perspectives rather than seeing history, literature, and art as completely separate subjects.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies have also provided opportunities to develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and perseverance. Students learn that creating something does not always result in a perfect first attempt. They learn to make adjustments, try new approaches, and continue working when something does not turn out exactly as planned.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped create a classroom environment where students feel that their ideas and creativity matter. Every student has the opportunity to contribute something unique, and their finished projects become evidence of their learning and personal expression. The art supplies have helped make my humanities classroom a place where students can learn about the world while also discovering their own creative voices.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for the generosity that made these materials possible. The supplies are not simply art materials—they are tools that have helped me provide richer learning experiences, reach different types of learners, and make humanities more engaging and memorable for my middle school students. The impact will continue as these materials are used by current and future classes for projects that combine academic learning with creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1778072535141,"projectUrl":"project/stories-visual-arts-and-culture-huma/10264049/","projectTitle":"Stories, Visual Arts, and Culture: Humanities Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Habermehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755411579208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173117"},{"teacherId":10173117,"projectId":10309123,"letterContent":"Receiving psychology textbooks has made a significant difference in my classroom and has helped transform a brand-new psychology course into a more meaningful and engaging learning experience for my students. Because psychology is a new class for our students, having quality textbooks has given us an important foundation from which to build our curriculum. Instead of relying primarily on teacher-created materials, online resources, or scattered articles, students now have a consistent, reliable resource that they can use throughout the course.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest improvements has been the increased access students have to information. The textbooks allow students to read about psychological concepts in greater depth and revisit information when they need additional clarification. Students can use the books during class discussions, independent assignments, research activities, and review. Having a physical resource available in the classroom has made it easier for students to take ownership of their learning and explore topics that interest them.\r\n\r\nThe textbooks have also helped improve the quality of our classroom discussions. Psychology naturally leads students to ask questions about why people think, behave, and respond in certain ways. Students can now refer to information and concepts from the textbook when discussing topics rather than relying solely on personal opinions or assumptions. This has encouraged students to support their ideas with evidence and use academic vocabulary when explaining their thinking.\r\n\r\nAnother important improvement has been student engagement. Psychology is a subject that connects directly to students' everyday experiences, including relationships, learning, decision-making, emotions, personality, memory, and social behavior. The textbooks provide background information that helps students understand these connections. When students recognize that what they are learning relates to situations they encounter in everyday life, they are more willing to participate, ask questions, and make connections to the material.\r\n\r\nThe textbooks have also strengthened students' reading and critical-thinking skills. Students are practicing how to read informational text, identify important ideas, interpret research, understand psychological terminology, and distinguish between evidence-based information and personal beliefs. These skills extend beyond psychology and support students in other academic subjects as well.\r\n\r\nFor me as a teacher, the textbooks have provided a much stronger framework for planning lessons and organizing the course. They have helped me establish a logical progression of topics and provide students with a common source of information. This has been especially valuable because we are establishing a new psychology program. Rather than beginning each unit from scratch, I can build lessons, activities, discussions, and assessments around a dependable classroom resource.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these textbooks have helped make psychology feel like a real academic course rather than simply another elective. Students have access to resources that allow them to investigate human behavior from an academic and scientific perspective. They are learning to ask questions, consider different explanations, examine evidence, and think more carefully about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these textbooks will continue throughout the school year and beyond. They have helped establish a strong foundation for our psychology class and will remain valuable resources for future students as well. What began as a new course now has the resources necessary to grow into a lasting part of our school's curriculum. I am grateful for the support that has made it possible to give my students meaningful access to psychology resources and a richer learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1780489229306,"projectUrl":"project/starting-our-psychology-journey/10309123/","projectTitle":"Starting Our Psychology Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Habermehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755411579208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173117"},{"teacherId":10173117,"projectId":10250409,"letterContent":"Receiving psychology textbooks has made a significant difference in my classroom and has helped transform a brand-new psychology course into a more meaningful and engaging learning experience for my students. Because psychology is a new class for our students, having quality textbooks has given us an important foundation from which to build our curriculum. Instead of relying primarily on teacher-created materials, online resources, or scattered articles, students now have a consistent, reliable resource that they can use throughout the course.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest improvements has been the increased access students have to information. The textbooks allow students to read about psychological concepts in greater depth and revisit information when they need additional clarification. Students can use the books during class discussions, independent assignments, research activities, and review. Having a physical resource available in the classroom has made it easier for students to take ownership of their learning and explore topics that interest them.\r\n\r\nThe textbooks have also helped improve the quality of our classroom discussions. Psychology naturally leads students to ask questions about why people think, behave, and respond in certain ways. Students can now refer to information and concepts from the textbook when discussing topics rather than relying solely on personal opinions or assumptions. This has encouraged students to support their ideas with evidence and use academic vocabulary when explaining their thinking.\r\n\r\nAnother important improvement has been student engagement. Psychology is a subject that connects directly to students' everyday experiences, including relationships, learning, decision-making, emotions, personality, memory, and social behavior. The textbooks provide background information that helps students understand these connections. When students recognize that what they are learning relates to situations they encounter in everyday life, they are more willing to participate, ask questions, and make connections to the material.\r\n\r\nThe textbooks have also strengthened students' reading and critical-thinking skills. Students are practicing how to read informational text, identify important ideas, interpret research, understand psychological terminology, and distinguish between evidence-based information and personal beliefs. These skills extend beyond psychology and support students in other academic subjects as well.\r\n\r\nFor me as a teacher, the textbooks have provided a much stronger framework for planning lessons and organizing the course. They have helped me establish a logical progression of topics and provide students with a common source of information. This has been especially valuable because we are establishing a new psychology program. Rather than beginning each unit from scratch, I can build lessons, activities, discussions, and assessments around a dependable classroom resource.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these textbooks have helped make psychology feel like a real academic course rather than simply another elective. Students have access to resources that allow them to investigate human behavior from an academic and scientific perspective. They are learning to ask questions, consider different explanations, examine evidence, and think more carefully about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these textbooks will continue throughout the school year and beyond. They have helped establish a strong foundation for our psychology class and will remain valuable resources for future students as well. What began as a new course now has the resources necessary to grow into a lasting part of our school's curriculum. I am grateful for the support that has made it possible to give my students meaningful access to psychology resources and a richer learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778011445117,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-page-to-a-great-new-school-y/10250409/","projectTitle":"Turning the Page to a Great New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Habermehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755411579208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173117"},{"teacherId":9509379,"projectId":10200410,"letterContent":"The new classroom computer that was provided through DonorsChoose has already made a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the way I am able to support my students. As a teacher, having reliable technology that I can use throughout the school day is extremely important, especially because so much of our curriculum, student data, and classroom management now depends on digital resources. This computer has given me a dependable tool that allows me to do my job more efficiently and, most importantly, gives me more time and opportunities to focus on my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been the ability to use our Amplify curriculum more effectively. I am able to use the computer to access and keep track of student data, monitor student progress, and review the information that helps me make instructional decisions. Instead of having to wait until I have access to another computer or spend additional time trying to manage data, I can quickly pull up the information I need while I am planning or working with students. This makes it much easier for me to identify students who need additional support and determine which skills we need to continue practicing. Having immediate access to this information helps me make my instruction more targeted and allows me to better meet the individual needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThe computer has also been extremely helpful with GoGuardian. During times when students are working on their Chromebooks, I can use GoGuardian to monitor their screens and make sure they are staying focused and using their devices appropriately. This is especially important in an intermediate classroom where students are becoming more independent but still need guidance and accountability when using technology. Being able to see what students are doing allows me to quickly address distractions, provide assistance when a student is stuck, and make sure students are using their technology for learning. It also allows me to keep a closer eye on students who may need additional reminders or support without interrupting the learning of the entire class.\r\n\r\nAnother major benefit is the flexibility the computer gives me when entering grades and completing other teacher responsibilities. I am able to enter grades and update information from different locations rather than being limited to one specific computer in the classroom. This may seem like a small convenience, but for a teacher, those extra minutes and added flexibility make a significant difference. I can work on grades during planning, after school, or even from another location when necessary. This allows me to spend less time worrying about when and where I can complete paperwork and more time preparing meaningful instruction for my students.\r\n\r\nThe computer has also helped me become more organized and efficient. Teaching requires managing a tremendous amount of information, including student assignments, grades, assessment data, curriculum materials, digital programs, communication, and lesson planning. Having a reliable classroom computer gives me one dependable place to access many of the resources I use every day. It has become an important part of my daily routine and has helped make many of my responsibilities easier to manage.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the impact of this computer goes beyond making my job more convenient. It has helped me provide a better learning environment for my students. With easier access to student data, I can make better-informed instructional decisions. With GoGuardian, I can better monitor students and keep them engaged. With the ability to enter grades and complete work from different locations, I can use my time more efficiently and spend more of that time planning, teaching, and working directly with students.\r\n\r\nI am extremely grateful to the donors who made this possible. A classroom computer may seem like a simple resource, but it has become an important tool in my classroom. It has helped me better track student progress, monitor student learning, stay organized, and manage my responsibilities as a teacher. Most importantly, it has allowed me to use technology in a way that directly supports my students and their learning. I truly appreciate the support that made this resource available to my classroom and the positive impact it continues to have on my students and me as their teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1778011444811,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-computer/10200410/","projectTitle":"Classroom Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maddox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9509379"},{"teacherId":9337950,"projectId":10164637,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see all the goodies and appreciated the snacks, drinks and fun fidget toys as a reward for competing their testing each day. The healthy snacks helped fuel the brains so they could considerate on their work and not their hunger. The fidget toys really helped keep their mind on track and sit to finish their testing parts. They said this helped them finish the school year strong and look forward to what we have in store for them next year by giving ideals of what they like to see next year on a Donors Choose Project. Thank you again for help our classroom and students achieve their dreams.","fullyFundedDate":1778011445827,"projectUrl":"project/state-testing-week-snacks-to-help-fuel-t/10164637/","projectTitle":"State Testing Week Snacks to Help Fuel the Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sticklen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337950"},{"teacherId":4857613,"projectId":10277736,"letterContent":"Our school year has been off to a great start already! We've been in school almost a full month! Thanks to you, when my students arrived back to school last month, they arrived to a classroom full of all kinds of new learning games, goodies, materials, and treats! \r\n\r\nEach and every one of my students have reading goals written in their individual education plans. 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About this school
Augusta Independent School is
a rural public school
in Augusta, Kentucky that is part of Augusta Independent School District.
It serves 319 students
in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
Its teachers have had 427 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 12
319 Students
21 Teachers
207 Bracken StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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2%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Augusta Independent School
$611,173
raised using DonorsChoose
427
projects
funded
55
teachers
funded
90
donors
57
projects
for
basic supplies
67
projects for
technology
33
projects for
books
25
projects
for
art supplies
Augusta Independent School has received support from
63 individuals from Kentucky and
27 individuals out-of-state.